9 Q’s with Miami’s Josiah Barley – Presented by NEO Orthopedics & Rehabilitation
VYPE: Why are you passionate about your sport? Josiah: I am passionate about my sport because I really enjoy it and it’s a sport that not only helps with my physical body but teaches me about life in different ways. VYPE: What has your sport taught you that you use in your daily life? Josiah: Football has taught me […]
Wyandotte’s Evan Brown – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by NEO Orthopedics & Rehabilitation
By Payton Moody At Wyandotte High School, the Bears have a standout player in junior football sensation Evan Brown. A dynamic athlete with a strong commitment to the game, Brown shares insights into his journey, his aspirations and the valuable life lessons he’s learned through football. For Brown, coach Doug Buckmaster has been a guiding […]
Fairland’s Calli Moncada – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Grand Savings Bank
By Chris Cox Fairland sophomore Calli Moncada has seen the ups and downs in her softball career. She is in the process of coming back from an injury and, while she is playing, she is hoping all of her rehab will pay off and she can eventually become a full-time starter for the Owls. “I broke my […]
Fairland’s Sam Lollar – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Grand Savings Bank
by Trina Walker Football and baseball may be very different sports but one thing they have in common is the need to work together as a team to find success. Fairland High School senior, Samuel Lollar, has found success on the field in both sports. This is in part because he is a natural athlete but […]
9 Q’s with Grove’s Jase McAbee – Presented by Twisted on Grand
VYPE: You can pick any place for a summer vacation, where do you go and who do you take with you? Jase: If I could go on summer vacation anywhere I would go to the Rocky Mountains, I have always enjoyed being in the mountains with the calm atmosphere. Who I would take with me would be […]
Grove’s Cheyenne Kunkel – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Twisted on Grand
By Payton Moody Cheyenne Kunkel, a standout softball player at Grove High School, brings her passion and dedication to the field every day. Her journey through the sport, her admiration for teammates and her aspirations makes her a player to watch this softball season. When asked about her favorite coach, Kunkel singled out Coach Cowen, highlighting the […]
9 Q’s with Grove’s Nora Sheffield – Presented by EyeCare of Grand Lake
VYPE: Which professional athlete do you look up to? Nora: I look up to Emily Cole, a collegiate cross country and track athlete at Duke University. She encourages prioritizing nutrition, mental health, and muscle recovery throughout each season and really motivates me to look at running as an outlet for joy rather than a responsibility or difficult […]
Grove’s Joshua Gesell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by EyeCare of Grand Lake
by Trina Walker Athletics is part of who Joshua Gesell is. He grew-up watching football on TV. He always knew he wanted to play. Once football season was over he wanted more, so he joined wrestling and track was soon to follow. This Grove High School senior lives for sports and food. He said with a smile his favorite activity is to eat. His favorite meal is rib-eye and […]
9 Q’s with Jay’s Jovylin Ward – Presented by Eye Care of Grand Lake
VYPE: When and how did you first get into playing your sport? Jovylin: I started playing T-ball when I was four and have been playing since. I started to take softball more seriously when I was in the fifth grade when I started playing travel softball VYPE: What has been your favorite memory of playing? Jovylin: My favorite memory […]
Jay’s Trenton Brixey – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Eye Care of Grand Lake
Trenton Brixey believes in staying tough and keeping your head up, even when you are not sure what to expect. A junior at Jay High School, Trenton plays football, power lifts, and throws discus during track season. This student athlete stays busy year-round, but he finds the most enjoyment when he is playing nose guard on the defensive line. When […]